wythes

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Wine	Like It	Don't Like
2013 J. Rochioli Chardonnay Rachael's Vineyard	Yes
2013 Radio-Coteau Syrah Timbervine		No
2015 Domaine Léon Barral Faugères Valinière	Yes
2017 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett	Yes
2022 Hand on Heart Sauvignon Blanc		No
2019 Domaine Jean Féry & fils Meursault Les Narvaux	Yes
2011 Kistler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast	Yes
2014 Sojourn Pinot Noir Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast	Yes
2009 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District	Yes
2016 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir La Source Seven Springs Vineyard	Yes

2013 J. Rochioli Chardonnay Rachael's Vineyard
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3/10/2024 - wythes Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bought this wine from Rochioli on release. Kept it in my cellar the whole time and opened it today based on CT's suggested consume date. I think this wine has a year or two left to go. I liked it. Maybe it isn't as vibrant as 3-4 years ago, but still not bad.
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2020 Merryvale Pinot Noir Stanly Ranch Estate
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3/8/2024 - wythes wrote:
Mai Mai ladies dinner, 3/8/24
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2015 Domaine Léon Barral Faugères Valinière
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1/23/2024 - wythes Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine really came alive after about an hour in the decanter. I snuck a glass when it was opened, and it was tight and tannic. But with some air, it was great.

I think it could go at least until 2027, if not a few years after that. This bottle was purchased at Kermit Lynch in Berkeley, CA (shameless plug) which does a great job of importing wines from lesser known regions. I don't know much about the Languedoc-Roussillon region, but if this wine is any indication...
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Joe the Critic says:

1/21/2014 10:23:00 PM - Hi wythes, your profile pic inspired me to post my own attempt.